Punjab Kings vs Cheenai Super Kings — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
IPL 2027 • Cheenai Super Kings won the match by 20 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of IPL 2027, Punjab Kings took on Cheenai Super Kings on May 22, 2026, 05:28 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Cheenai Super Kings won the match by 20 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 406 runs and 9 wickets fall between Cheenai Super Kings (213/3 in 20.0 overs) and Punjab Kings (193/6 in 20.0 overs).
2. Cheenai Super Kings Innings Breakdown (213/3)
Batting in the first innings, Cheenai Super Kings finished on 213/3 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 10.65 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Cheenai Super Kings accumulated 53 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Sanju Samson spearheaded the batting effort with 65 runs off 43 balls (including 4 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 151.2). Valuable middle-order support came from Kartik Sharma, who contributed 52 runs off 29 deliveries, while Dewald Brewis added 43 (17b). The bowling side conceded 6 extra runs (wides: 6, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Suryansh Shedge led the bowling figures with 1/5 in 1.0 overs (economy 5.00), assisted by Xavier Bartlett (1/16 in 2.0 overs).
3. Punjab Kings Chase & Second Innings Summary (193/6)
Pursuing a target of 214 runs for victory, Punjab Kings recorded 193/6 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 9.65 runs per over. Shahshank Singh anchored the chase for Punjab Kings with 69 runs from 37 balls (6 fours, 3 sixes, strike rate 186.5), alongside Shreyash Iyer who chipped in with 41 off 32 balls. Defending the total, Spencer Jhonson delivered a key spell of 3/42 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 10.50, while Khaleel Ahmad finished with 1/32 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Ruturaj Gaikwad and Sanju Samson (Cheenai Super Kings), who combined for 96 runs off 59 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 8 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Cooper Cannoly making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Shahshank Singh (Punjab Kings) topped the match rankings with 108.0 total points, followed closely by Sanju Samson (101.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Sanju Samson.